It's possible, I suppose, that the average comics reader might not know the debt fans of Conan owe to Roy Thomas.
Back in 1970 (or thereabouts), Roy suggested that Marvel adapt Robert E. Howard's barbarian character into a new comic book series.
Stan Lee eventually agreed, and Roy (though not initially a huge fan of the character), wrote the first 100-plus issues of the series, working with such artists as Barry Windsor-Smith, Gil Kane, John Buscema and many others.
He also created the long-running black-and-white magazine series, The Savage Sword of Conan (which is now the size of a regular comic) - so it's great to see him writing again for that series.
Thomas hasn't lost a step - he jumps right in with a brutal fight which ends with Conan being hired for an unusual mission / quest.
It certainly doesn't hurt that the art is provided by the legendary Alan Davis (with Cam Smith's inks).
It's a return to greatness for everyone's favorite barbarian - the first chapter in a cracking new adventure, and the best creators in the business are back in business!
Thank Crom!
Grade: A
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2 comments:
I think that you meant for “(which is now the size of a regular comic)” to go at the end of the 4th paragraph.
Whoops! That's what I get for blogging in my sleep - thanks, I'll fix it!
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